Problems with Aluminum trailer with steel frame

Lmayfield72
Reg. Jan 2013

Posted 2013-01-29 12:30 PM (#149585)
Subject: Problems with Aluminum trailer with steel frame

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Location: Corydon, IN

I am in the process of buying a horse trailer. I found one i like and have been told that the fact it is an aluminum trailer with a steel frame may be an issue. Something about a chemical reaction. Can anyone give me any info on this? Have not been able to find much about it on the internet.

Thanks!!!

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004

Posted 2013-01-29 12:33 PM (#149586 - in reply to #149585)
Subject: RE: Problems with Aluminum trailer with steel frame

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Welcome to HTW...!!

What make/brand of trailer is it? What type of floor, wood, rumber, aluminum, etc..?

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Lmayfield72
Reg. Jan 2013

Posted 2013-01-29 12:54 PM (#149587 - in reply to #149586)
Subject: RE: Problems with Aluminum trailer with steel frame

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Location: Corydon, IN

it is a Bison Alumasport...not sure what kind of floor is has will have to ask that. only seen pictures so far going to look at it this weekend

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Painted Horse
Reg. May 2005

Posted 2013-01-29 1:27 PM (#149588 - in reply to #149585)
Subject: RE: Problems with Aluminum trailer with steel frame

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My current trailer is a 2006 Logan XT. It has a steel frame with aluminum skin and has held up very well

Check into Bison and see how they build their trailers. Logan uses a 3M tape to attach the Aluminum skin to the Steel frame. So there really is no contact between the two dissimilar metals.

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jackbrat
Reg. Sep 2005

Posted 2013-01-29 4:28 PM (#149591 - in reply to #149585)
Subject: RE: Problems with Aluminum trailer with steel frame

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